Feb 072012
Kate Y.K. Lee hails from Seoul, South Korea. She attended
Se Jong University, where she earned a B.A. in Fashion
Design, before coming to the Academy of Art University
where she received an M.F.A. in Fashion Design. Kate’s
designs were featured in the Italian Trade Commission
Collection, a collaborative collection presented at the
Academy of Art University’s Spring 2012 Fashion Show at
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Her Fall 2012 collection was
inspired by the sculptural elements of architecture and
features rounded silhouettes, offset by defined lines and
sharp, angled seams. She constructed the garments using
leather, wool knits, lightweight wool, and silk charmeuse. Her fall 2012 fashion lin will be shown at Mercedes-Benz fashion Week in New York. Visit her website here.
Donghyuk Dan Kim is originally from Incheon, South Korea where he attended Kongju National University and graduated with a B.A. in Chemical Engineering. While honing his skills as an assistant pattern maker with Bay Area designer Bacca da Silva, he earned his M.F.A. in Men’s Wear Design from the Academy of Art University. Donghyuk looked to vintage military uniforms and clothing from the American West for inspiration. He constructed his garments using wool, cotton, and leather in shades of olive green and dark brown. (Images and text from the Academy of Art University Press Release)
Ainsley Fall 2012 Preview. The Ainsley brand is described as “A collection of limited-edition pieces centered on modern design and sustainability , rather than a reflection on current trends, Ainsley is always seeing the new while retaining a respect for the past.”
Watch the captivating video preview below. We are loving the aesthetic of this label, and an excellent choice of music by Brightblack Morning Light. Two other videos on their YouTube channel.
Jade Juanyu Liu was born and raised in Shanghai, China. She earned her B.A. in Fashion Design from Soochow University and worked as a design intern with Suzhou Temost Textile and Garment Co. as well as Guotia International Group. She is pursuing an M.F.A. in Fashion Design at the Academy of Art University and has honed her skills working as a pattern maker for gr.dano. Her collection was inspired by the French collage artist Damien Blottiere, known for his unique layering technique that creates shadows and empty space. She layered several fabrics, including wool, jersey and fur, to achieve the same effect. ( Text From The Academy of Art University Press Release )
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